Article: Insect repellents; principles, methods, and uses.(Brief Article)(Book Review)

Article: Used as directed, insect repellents safe for ...
Dermatology Times;  March 1, 2000 ;     700+ words ... ... Recommendations for safe use of insect repellents in children may suggest applying products ... application schedules for sunscreens and insect repellents differ," he said. Insect repellents containing concentrations of DEET exceeding ...

Article: SAFE INSECT REPELLENTS ARE AVAILABLE -- WITH AND ...
PR Newswire;  July 6, 1995 ;     700+ words ... ... the chemical compound found in most insect repellents. Part of the controversy surrounds ... of year when they need to be using insect repellents," says C. Boyd Bush, president ... herbal remedies or natural oils as insect repellents," says Bush. "Pennyroyal, vanilla ...

Article: Some insect repellents may offer children more harm ...
Dermatology Times;  December 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ... ... benefits of heavy applications of insect repellents may not outweigh the risks," Adelaide ... M.D., said at Academy '99. Insect repellents, with brand names such as Cutter ... absorb high amounts of DEET through insect repellents have developed seizures, slurred ...

Article: Deet insect repellents must be used with care
Oakland Tribune;  July 11, 2003 ;     633 words ... ... during the summer months and numerous insect repellents are available to prevent them. Most ... frequently, they are safer. Avoid insect repellents that are pure deet, since they have ... of herbal alternatives to chemical insect repellents are available in health food stores ...

Article: FOCUS@HEALTH; Insect repellents minimize exposure ...
Filipino Reporter;  November 4, 2004 ;     700+ words ... ... Reporter 11-04-2004 WE will focus on insect repellents for this week's column. Q: Is ... N-diethyl-m-toluamide) in insect repellents is safe when used according to directions ... Why use insect repellent? A: Insect repellents greatly minimize people's exposure ...

Article: Laboratory & field evaluation of controlled release ...
Indian Journal of Medical Research;  March 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ... ... per cent alcohol solution of two insect repellents DEET and DEPA were evaluated for ... quinquefasciatus- DEET-DEPA- India- insect repellents The use of personal protection measures ... nuisance mosquitoes.1 In general, insect repellents have been selected on the basis of ...

Article: New Study Dispels Myths About Insect Repellents; ...
Business Wire;  July 3, 2002 ;     650 words ... ... today a study on the efficacy of insect repellents - dispelling many myths about what ... lasting alternative to traditional insect repellents. A similar formula has been used ... based manufacturer and marketer of insect repellents, first aid kits, sun care products ...